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Cardinals created by Benedict XI

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Pope Bl. Benedict XI.

Pope Benedict XI (r. 1303–04) created 2 cardinals in 2 consistories held during his pontificate. Both cardinals he appointed were Dominicans like the pope himself.

18 December 1303

Benedict XI also intended to name the English Dominican priest William of Macclesfield as the Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina on this date but the cardinal-elect died before news of his elevation could reach him.

19 February 1304

Notes and references

  1. ^ Salvador Miranda. "Consistories for the creation of Cardinals - 14th Century (1303-1404)". The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2019.

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